In today’s video I show you how to use a push mold to make a pair of earrings that look like far more work than they actually are. Push molds may have started out as toys for children, but nowadays there are…
Tassels are fun to wear and there are so many different ways to make them! I love the ones made from beads, like in these Crystal Tassel Earrings, but you can also make them out of leather or chain, or any kind of…
Everybody’s always looking for organizing tips so in today’s video I share with you how I keep my bead stash under control. Most of my beads are sorted by color in ArtBin Slim Super Satchels . The four smaller organizers in the cabinet are Deluxe…
Since our bracelets always seem to twist themselves clasp side up, let’s turn that into a positive by creating our own gorgeous focal toggle clasp out of polymer clay and wire. Then it will be beautiful no matter which way it’s facing. Although the…
These earrings are reminiscent of fuchsia flowers, with their purple & pink crystals and the loops hanging down. As I’m writing this it’s still winter here in New England and a touch of spring is quite welcome! This is such a simple design…
Oh, how much I love this bookcase! When I first took this room for my sewing space I covered this large wall with white flannel. It was an awesome design wall for quilting. But as time went by I starting doing less…
Sure it’s fun to make your own jewelry, but how much better to make even the beads! In this video I’ll how you a simple technique for adding sparkle and color to translucent polymer clay. Although I’m quite pleased with how this…
This bracelet design started with the beads. I bought these overlapping lentils a while ago and have just never found the right design for them. But then I pulled out all my “pending” strands of beads and saw them next to these…
Since we moved into this house nearly 18 years ago I’ve been working at making my studio the best work space possible. I chose this particular room because of the three rooms adjoining it: the bathroom, the kitchen and (at the time)…
Lookee, lookee! That’s me! Can you tell I’m excited by having my work featured on a magazine cover for the first time? 🙂 Anyhow, just in case you missed it, I wanted to share. The tutorial for the little fairy garden birdbath is in…
